FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/04/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—For All the Tea in China, Episode 3
3/5 Robert Fortune reaches the gates of a green tea factory in the Wu Yi Shan Mountains.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/04/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/04/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/04/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/04/2009
Charlotte Smith explores threats to the survival of bees.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/04/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Vacuum of Space
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vacuum of Space.
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09:45
Book of the Week—For All the Tea in China, Episode 4
4/5 Robert Fortune has to transport the tea seeds to India.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The life of Eglantyne Jebb; Diet pills
The life of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children. Plus, do diet pills work?
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Hard Times in Middletown, USA
How Muncie in Indiana reflects the impact of the economic crisis on the US middle class.
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11:30
The Balancing Bluebottle
Story of Percy Smith, a film pioneer, who made natural history films in his back garden.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—30/04/2009
Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—30/04/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/04/2009
National and international news Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Costing the Earth—Obama's Green Dream
Will political and vested interests shatter President Obama's plans for a greener future?
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14:00
The Archers—29/04/2009
An orderly coup.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Mark Burgess - A King's Speech
Newly crowned George VI battles to defeat his stammer ahead of his broadcast to the Nation
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15:02
Open Country—Skye Scavengers
Matt Baker finds out just how idyllic life was for Mesolithic man on the Isle of Skye.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—RedR
Mike Wooldridge appeals on behalf of RedR.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Red Herrings, The Soothmoothers
3/3 By Ann Cleeves. Tension between guests at a Shetland hotel spark a local woman's curiosity
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15:45
Picturing Britain—Series 1, Animal Magic
4/5 Adil Ray sees Britain through the lens of animal photographer Tim Flach.
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16:00
Open Book—Hilary Mantel, Brian Chikwava, Will Self and fictional dentists
Mariella Frostrup talks to Hilary Mantel about her interest in Thomas Cromwell.
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16:30
Material World—30/04/2009
Science behind the potential flu epidemic emanating from the Mexican 'swine' flu outbreak.
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17:00
PM—30/04/2009
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/04/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
4 Stands Up—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Three purveyors of fine comedy - John Gordillo, Francesca Martinez and Andrew Lawrence.
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19:00
The Archers—30/04/2009
David mucks in.
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19:15
Front Row—30/04/2009
Graham Coxon discusses the Blur reunion and there's a review of classic farce Rookery Nook
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 9
9/10 Phoebe Marks demands money. In desperation, Lady Audley faces up to her tormentors.
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20:00
The Report—Cyber Attacks
Ben Hammersley assesses the seriousness of cyber-attacks on international networks.
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20:30
In Business—Network News
What happens to high technology companies when their customers are in recession?
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21:00
The New Galileos—The James Webb Space Telescope
1/2 Andrew Luck-Baker meets the scientists behind NASA's next giant telescope.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Vacuum of Space
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vacuum of Space.
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21:58
Weather—30/04/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—30/04/2009
Robin Lustig looks at the legacy for Iraq as British troops pull out of Basra.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 4
4/10 Painful memories flood Georgy's mind as he remembers a betrayal by Zoya.
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23:00
Down the Line—Series 3, Liberal Agenda of Media
1/6 Too much chatter? And name a new planet on award-winning Gary Bellamy's phone-in. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—30/04/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/05/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—For All the Tea in China, Episode 4
4/5 Robert Fortune has to transport the tea seeds to India.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/05/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/05/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/05/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/05/2009
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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